出エジプト記 9:23-34 JCB

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:1-35

THE TEN PLAGUES, Exodus 7:8 to Exodus 12:30. Moses and Aaron now stand before Pharaoh as ministers of judgment, and the conflict opens between Jehovah and the gods of Egypt. The first contest between the messengers of Jehovah and the magicians, or enchanters, who are regarded as the servants of the false gods, given in Exodus 7:8-13, is properly the opening scene of the struggle, and is therefore here included in the section with it. Several general observations on the whole subject are most... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:13-35

SEVENTH PLAGUE THE HAIL, Exodus 9:13-35. The third triad of judgments is introduced with unusual formality and solemnity. Pharaoh was now a “vessel of wrath,” fit only for destruction. See note on Exodus 9:12. He had resisted to that degree that repentance was now morally impossible; and he was preserved in life only to reveal God’s supremacy by punishment. It will be noticed that in these last judgments Aaron is not seen: it is Moses who lifts the rod that crushes Egypt to the dust. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:27

27. I have sinned this time Now I see and own my sin . For the first time Pharaoh confesses sin, and attests the righteousness of Jehovah, but it is simply a lip acknowledgment . He owns the weight of God’s hand rather than the righteousness of his commandments . Pain can reveal that law is violated, but it cannot convert, cannot make penitent, the heart that chooses to rebel. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:31-32

31, 32. And the flax and the barley was smitten Flax was a most important crop in Egypt, as great quantities of linen were required for clothing and for the bandages of mummies, as well as for exportation . The barley was in the ear and the flax was bolled These verses give us the first decisive indication of the time of the year when these events took place . The barley was in the ear and the flax was in the flower or blossom . In Egypt flax flowers at the end of January,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:33

33. Went out of the city This shows that Pharaoh then resided in a city, probably Zoan . See on Exodus 1:8. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:1-35

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:13-35

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:27

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:31-32

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 9:33

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